Writing Motivation

A Message to Garcia is Hubbard's most famous work. In it, he argues that the greatest hero is the man who simply does his job, completing the task no matter what the obstacles. Within Hubbard's lifetime, the Message was reprinted more than any book besides the Bible.

Discover the power of (finally) getting unstuck, claiming your clarity, and becoming the person whose life you want to live–all through a simple self-care practice you can build into your daily routine. For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the...

Civil legal action is battlefield by “words” put in writing from the very beginning of filing a Complaint and Summons, then, going forward by filing of Motions and Briefs, etc. When there is a legal controversy, sue or be sued, the involved parties may feel strongly that it is the other party’s fault. He/She/It wants justice, wants to tell the judge how wrong the other party is, and believes once the judge hears (or, reads) the “real story” the judge will rule in his/her/its favor for justice to be served. But before any judge will “hear” any party utters his/her/its side of ...

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings: an intimate work on the mysteries, frustrations, and triumphs of being a writer, and an instructive guide to awakening the soul. When Sue Monk Kidd was in high school, a home...

Ever grabbed the steering wheel, and yanked it to the side, just in the nick of time? Or ever picked up the phone to call someone, only to find they're already there! Inside of each one of us is an inner wisdom just waiting to come out. It's the voice that had you turn the wheel or pick up the phone. And this inner knowing has the answers to your most pressing questions. Where do I go? What do I do? Why am I even here? Or even how do I get out of this mess?

A guide to writing a full-length transformational nonfiction book, from an editor with two decades' experience working with authors from all walks of life. "I know I have a book in me." "I've always wanted to be an author." "People always ask me when I'm going to write my book." "I have a story...

Maria Bamford is a creative genius. But the process of creating is not something that “comes easily” or “is enjoyable” for her. So, over the years, she’s invented a number of helpful techniques for tricking, shaming, coercing herself into doing things. You Are (A Comedy) Special is 15-step comedic send up of a self help guide that examines Maria’s approach to stand-up in a hilarious fashion.

A neuroscience-based approach to learning how to play music at any age You can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age. With...

Discover the inimitable genius of Ray Bradbury as he explores the art of writing, the power of creativity, and the timeless appeal of storytelling in this collection of essays that are part masterclass, part memoir, featuring a new introduction by Dan Chaon. In Zen in the Art of Writing, Ray...

10 Ways to Start a Song: Find Your Best! What I am going to do in this songwriting book is tell you some great tips that will help you write a song and get rid of that creative block you can experience from time to time. You feel like having no talent or abilities. Then start with any of the recommended ways, and slowly you will discover your strengths. I believe, if God has put in your heart a desire to write songs, He has also given you an ability to do it. It is important to use your strengths instead of torturing yourself with things you are not good at doing. Songwriting should be fun!...

Do You Dream of Becoming a Better Writer? Do you want to finish your story, become a better writer, or turn writing into a daily habit? Y’all Write: A Month of Writing Celebration and Growth is your essential guide to achieving your writing goals while embracing the joy of storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a beginner, this book is designed to support and inspire you through the ups and downs of a month-long writing challenge, turning obstacles into opportunities and transforming your creative process. Discover the Magic of Y’all Write Writing is about more than just ...

Persevere in Your Writing A Practical Guide to Writer’s Block, Rejection, Perfectionism, and Long-Term Writing Motivation Does writing feel heavier than it used to? Many writers don’t quit because they lack talent. They quit because they get worn down—by rejection, writer’s block, creative burnout, and the relentless Inner Critic insisting they’re not good enough. Persevere in Your Writing is a practical guide to overcoming writer’s block, rebuilding writing motivation, and developing the discipline and mindset needed to finish your book and sustain a long-term writing career. ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

A timeless anthology of Stoic wisdom illuminating the enduring power of resilience, reason, and virtue This program features multicast narration. The Book of Stoicism is a curated collection that delves into the heart of Stoic philosophy. Featuring works by renowned thinkers such as Manly P...

In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was. Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at...

The Way of a Master is for all spiritual seekers. Anyone searching for truth is, in fact, pursuing the ways of a Master. If you are walking a spiritual path, you are on a higher calling. You are following your mission and purpose. You are on the road toward becoming a Master. In this book, Source reveals the 22 characteristics and traits of a Master. Source God explains all the behavioral prerequisites necessary to become a Master of Life on Earth. If one adjusts their life by adhering and conforming to these characteristics, one will achieve Mastery and become a shining example to all.

“It's quite a life, Patterson's, and this fizzing, funny, often deeply moving memoir is a perfect way to understand the dizzying world of a best-selling writer." —Daily Mail “Damn near addictive. I loved it . . . that Patterson guy can write!” –Ron Howard THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES...

TURN YOUR LIFE INTO A NOVEL is a motivational guide for establishing a writing routine. I know the method works. It worked for me and writers who are now published authors. Together we will turn your Imagination, Passion, Commitment, and Self-Disciple into a daily routine. All it takes is the belief that you are a writer. It's time for you to "get into character". The process works. Discover the fire and joy of a writing routine. Once you have published your first book, life will never be the same.

74 minute Course Intuitive Automatic Writing with an Altered-State MeditationAutomatic writing is a matter of allowing a spirit to channel awareness through your hand to write information you had no other way of knowing. Dick Sutphen refined his way of teaching this mediumistic technique over 3...

The frank and revealing memoir of a writer who draws from her own creativity to heal. "I believe our bodies are carriers of experience," Lidia Yuknavitch writes in her provocative memoir Reading the Waves. "I mean to ask if there is a way to read my own past differently, using what I have...